Gearbox CEO comments on $80 price tag: “True fans will pay for games” [update: more comments]
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May 20: With rising concerns about the increasing cost of video games, some players are wondering if future titles will start launching at $80, a price point that’s becoming more common in the current generation. In light of this, Gearbox CEO Randy Pitchford shared some thoughts on the topic via X (formerly Twitter), especially in relation to Borderlands 4, which has been confirmed for Nintendo Switch 2.
When asked by a fan whether Borderlands 4 would be priced at $80, Pitchford responded by saying, “If you’re a real fan, you’ll find a way to make it happen.” He added that the final price point is ultimately not his decision, and that it’s likely up to publisher Take-Two Interactive.
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Nintendo Sound Clock: Alarmo updated to support Animal Crossing: New Horizons
Posted on 3 weeks ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 0 comments
If you own Nintendo Sound Clock: Alarmo, you can now access new scenes for Animal Crossing: New Horizons. This is being made available via a free update.
Getting the scenes is simple. If you connect your device to the internet and link your Nintendo Account, you should be able to download the update.
Miyamoto says he’s been wanting to grow the Pikmin IP, not ruling out a movie
Posted on 3 weeks ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 0 comments
According to Pikmin creator Shigeru Miyamoto, he’s been wanting to grow the franchise over the past few years.
Pikmin has been around since the GameCube days, but it hasn’t seen the same amount of popularity as some of his other creations such as Mario and Zelda. However, during the Nintendo Switch era, it’s been steadily gaining traction – especially with the launch of Pikmin 4.
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Shigeru Miyamoto reveals why Nintendo changed Donkey Kong’s design
Posted on 3 weeks ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 0 comments
Shigeru Miyamoto, the original creator of Donkey Kong, has spoken about the decision to change Donkey Kong’s design.
DK will look quite a bit different when he stars in his upcoming game Donkey Kong Bananza. There’s been a lot of talk about the design, starting with when we got our first look at the character in the Nintendo Switch 2 announcement that gave a brief glimpse of Mario Kart World. But things actually go further back than that – Donkey Kong’s design was different in The Super Mario Bros. Movie as well.
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Nintendo shows updated design for Diddy Kong [update: another piece of art]
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May 15: Donkey Kong is getting a brand new design for Donkey Kong Bananza on Nintendo Switch 2, and it now appears that Nintendo is updating the look for Diddy Kong as well. However, the adjustments are much more subtle.
A news post was sent out to Nintendo Switch owners this week which shows how Diddy Kong has changed. There are a few main differences. First, Diddy Kong now has teeth. There’s also the fact that the Nintendo logo has been removed from the character’s hat. Finally, his feet have been adjusted for whatever reason.
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New Super Mario, Mario Kart, Animal Crossing LEGO sets leaked [update: release date]
Posted on 3 weeks ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 0 comments
April 30: Thanks to the continued partnership between LEGO and Nintendo, a new wave of sets have been revealed based on the Super Mario, Mario Kart, and Animal Crossing franchises. Everything shown today is coming this August.
Technically, no announcements have been made yet. However, as we’ve seen with past leaks, retailers have come through with the news a bit earlier than expected.
The full list of upcoming products is as follows:
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Nintendo files new Hotel Dusk trademark in Japan, giving hope for a return of the DS game
Posted on 3 weeks ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in DS, General Nintendo, News | 0 comments
A new trademark for Hotel Dusk: Room 215 has been filed in Japan, and some are hoping that it could mark a return of the Nintendo DS game.
We typically don’t report on Japanese trademarks as they tend to be overblown. More often than not, they are filings done to protect IPs and are not indicative of an imminent release. However, we’re in a bit of a different situation here. Whereas most Japanese trademarks for Nintendo games are for renewals, this is an entirely new filing. Additionally, Hotel Dusk now has a trademark in the country for the first time (there was previously one for its Japanese name Wish Room).
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Nintendo confirmed for Gamescom 2025
Posted on 3 weeks ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 0 comments
Nintendo will be attending Gamescom 2025, the company has confirmed. That news was just posted today on social media.
Nintendo had previously been one of the bigger representatives at Gamescom, which is Europe’s largest gaming expo. However, in more recent years, the company’s attendance record has been spotty. Nintendo did appear at Gamescom 2023 which at that point was the first time in four years, but then missed last year’s show.
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Nintendo opening new store in Fukuoka
Posted on 3 weeks ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 0 comments
Nintendo just announced that it’s set to open another store in Japan, with Fukuoka getting its own dedicated location. It will be open to the public at the end of 2025.
This marks the fourth store for Nintendo in Japan. Previously, locations launched in Tokyo, Osaka, and Kyoto.
Dragon Quest creator “contemplating” Chrono Trigger remake [update: another mistranslation]
Posted on 3 weeks ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in DS, General Nintendo, Rumors | 0 comments
May 2: A remake of Chrono Trigger is apparently in the works. That information comes from Dragon Quest creator Yuji Horii, who allegedly shared the information at Comicon in Naples, Italy.
We do have confirmation that Horii was present for the event and was on hand delivering some sort of talk, based on various attendee reports. Regarding Chrono Trigger, he apparently let that information slip during an interview. After the host whispered something in his ear, Horii covered his mouth – indicating that he said something he wasn’t supposed to.
